The Millenium Eagle Jazz Band - "Midnight Choo Choo"
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This is the first CD for P.E.K. by this very popular and exciting Midlands-based traditional jazz band who have deservedly gained a reputation for being one of the hottest bands on the scene. The band was formed in 2005 out of Matt Palmer's Millennium Jazz Band and the former Eagle Jazz Band. This CD was recorded live at Sutton Coldfield Jazz Club in March 2007. The line-up is Peter Brown trumpet; Matt Palmer reeds; Andy Holdorf trombone; Chris Etherington banjo; Brian Lawrence bass; Julyan 'Baby Jools' Aldridge drums. The tunes are:- Papa Dip, Wabash Blues, Old Green River, Original Tuxedo Rag, Ol' Miss Rag, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', Savoy Blues, Red Wing, I Get The Blues When It Rains, Puttin' On The Ritz, Let The Rest Of The World Go By, That Teasin' Rag, Magnolia's Wedding Day, Maryland My Maryland. (70 mins).
